2007 Chevrolet Malibu
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1997 | 443 |
| 1998 | 976 |
| 1999 | 789 |
| 2000 | 922 |
| 2001 | 721 |
| 2002 | 566 |
| 2003 | 569 |
| 2004 | 1147 |
| 2005 | 975 |
| 2006 | 1115 |
| 2007 | 977 |
| 2008 | 987 |
| 2009 | 1509 |
| 2010 | 1357 |
| 2011 | 976 |
| 2012 | 904 |
| 2013 | 834 |
| 2014 | 349 |
| 2015 | 267 |
| 2016 | 834 |
| 2017 | 696 |
| 2018 | 687 |
| 2019 | 188 |
| 2020 | 190 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
67% of complaints: steering — 657 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
MY SWAY BAR BROKE AND CAUSED ME TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190602
THEIR TIGHT STEERING AND STIFF SUSPENSIONS ARE CAUSING ARTHRITIC HANDS N BACKS. SEE PICTURES BELOW. THE TIGHT STEERING AND STIFF SUSPENSION IS SILENTLY, WITHOUT PAIN, CAUSING ARTHRITIC BACKS AND HANDS/FINGERS AND AUTISM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190119
POWER STEERING COMPLETLEY WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING! I RAN UP ON THE CURB ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER CAR COMING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY! *TT
NHTSA ODI report, 20120522
11% of complaints: electrical system — 104 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: air bags — 75 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I HAD GOT IN A CRASH IN 2010 SINCE THEN MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS GOING ON AND OFF. NOW MY AIRBAG LIGHTS STAY ON SAYING THERE NOT ON. I ALSO DO NOT HAVE A WORKING FUEL PUMP SENSOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20120926
MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT SPEED OF 35-40MPH. AT THAT TIME I WAS STRUCK FROM REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. CRASH CRUSHED THE TRUNK OF MY VEHICLE UP TO BACK WINDOW. SEAT BELT DID FINE. JUST NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20120405
5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 47 distinct reports on file.
CRASH4% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed
TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE
Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT
Campaign 11E009000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 29, 2014, that they are recalling 56,214 model year 2007 and 2008 Saturn Aura vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will replace the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-553-6000.
Campaign 14V224000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will attach the wiring harness to the BCM with a spacer, apply dielectric lubricant to both the BCM and harness connector and the BAS and harness connector, and will relearn the brake pedal home position, free of...
Campaign 14V252000 — check if this car was fixed
Dorman Products, Inc.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will refund the purchase price or replace the steering shafts, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 14E044000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured April 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006, and 2006-2007 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured April 18, 2006, to June 30, 2006.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began February 24, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.
Campaign 15V064000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Chevrolet Malibu — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (657 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (104 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (75 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11E009000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V224000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V252000 (electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14E044000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V064000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Malibu have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.